Proverbs 11:1 (BSB)
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
From Proverbs 11. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Proverbs 11:1
- Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 11:1: A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. (a) Under this word he condemns all false weights, measures and deceit.
- Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 11:1: Pro 11:1 The next three proverbs treat of honesty, discretion, and innocence or dove-like simplicity: 1 Deceitful balances are an abomination to Jahve; But a full weight is His delight. The very same proverb, with slightly varied expression, is found in Pro 20:23; and other such like proverbs, in condemnation of false and in approbation of true balances, are found, Pro 20:10; Pro 16:11; similar...